14, 1949
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1949
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Scholarships Are Explained
"broker in scholarships," is the way David Wodlinger, a representative of the Institute of International Education, describes his agency. The Institute's Fulbright-division chairman visited the University Dec. 8 and 9 to attend a conference to discuss administration of the U.S. government scholarships.
"The institute is the only agency of its kind in the country," Mr. Wodlinger said. "Scholarship administration is our primary work. It is a non-profit organization supported by the Rockefeller and other educational foundations."
The institute's purpose is to advance and exchange knowledge and build roads to peace through international education and understanding.
"Many former exchange students are in high positions in their own countries. Among them are some of America's staunchest supporters," he said. "Through their education they have been able to play active roles in raising the standard of living of their native countries."
J. H. Nelson, dean of the Graduate school; Laurence C. Woodruff,
dean of men; and Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women, comprise the Fulbright committee at the University. ___
Prices Lower For Holidays
Prices on Christmas items are slightly lower than last year and customers are shopping around for good quality merchandise before buying, department stores in a dozen cities reported.
Meanwhile, federal reserve officials reported that sales were down as much as 10 per cent in the same cities compared to last year.
A United Press survey showed that despite the lower prices, customers are taking their time about making purchases, looking around for the best quality at the cheapest price possible.
Durable items, such as television sets, refrigerators, and kitchen ranges are selling better than last year in most cities, however. Some dealers said their television sales were surprisingly good.
Store managers in several towns reported that they had to decrease their margin of profit because of the increased competition as purchasers hunted for bargains. Some stores were running mark-down sales to spur Christmas business.
Most of the stores said that more customers were taking advantage this year of installment credit plans although the increase in credit business was not large.
Federal reserve officials said that department store sales declined in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmand, Va., Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and San Francisco.
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Anderson Seeks Benefits For World War II Vets
A severance tax on petroleum products with the revenue going into a World War II veteran's benefit fund was proposed by Ken Anderson, 46th district representative, in a meeting of the Young Democrats recently.
"The people of Kansas are being robbed by the oil and gas interests, declared Mr. Anderson, who owns oil producing property in Louisiana." "The natural resources of Kansas are being drained at an alarming rate and little in the way of taxes is being returned to Kansans."
Mr. Anderson has visited 77 Kansas counties during the past six months "pumping life into dead Democrats."
"I have proposed and intend to keep on proposing that a severance tax be levied on the profits from these natural resources. A part of the money derived from this tax should go into a benefit fund to aid World War II veterans over rough spots in the future."
A novice in politics, businessman Anderson was elected to the state house of representatives in 1948. He feels that "lobbies are a great help in presenting different viewpoints on proposed legislation providing both sides are heard. New legislators have to learn fast and lobbies, if used right, can be turned to advantage."
The 40-year-old bachelor owns one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States. He markets 20-000 cattle yearly from 3,500 acres of grazing land in western Kansas. He also operates a string of grain elevators and owns a grocery store.
Mr. Anderson charged that a vicious political machine is controlling Kansas government, "Lazy, incompetent political parasites have banded together to serve special interests in Kansas," he asserted.
Stating that chances for a Democratic party victory are better than in many years, Mr. Anderson urged the Young Democrats to go home and run for office when they finish school.
"Even if you don't win," he said,
"you will become known and the
experience will be good for you."
Each week approximately 24 persons who enjoy square dancing meet in the recreation room of the Union to practice and enjoy the dance.
Students Enjoy Square Dancing
Thomas Foster, engineering junior, is president of the club. He was a square dance fan in high school at Bartlesville, Okla.
He is interested in obtaining more members and said, "Some people are afraid to dance—and square dancing offers a real chance to lose their inhibitions."
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday the students meet for a half hour of practice and an hour of dancing.
The group has four experienced callers for the Wednesday night fun.
Miss Evelyn McGraw, assistant professor of design, is sponsor of the Square Dance club.
German Club To Have Christmas Program
A Christmas program will be given when the German club meets Thursday.
German and Swiss Christmas customs will be presented. It will be the last meeting of the club before the vacation.
Mary Lynn Lucas, fine arts senior, sang three German numbers at the Dec. 8 meeting. Miss Christine Oertel, instructor in German, played the piano accompaniment. The songs were: "Traume" by Wagner, "Sowillst du des Armen" by Brahms, and "Knabe and Veilchen" by Winterberger.
Max Pachl Receives Military Honor
Max F. Pachi, College senior, has been named as a distinguished military student of the army R. O. T. C. Col. Edward R. Kumpe, professor of military science, announced today.
Appointed to the position by E. B. Stouffer, dean of the University, Mr. Pachl is now eligible for a direct commission in the regular army upon graduation.
Mr. Pachl is president of the Pershing Rifles honorary military society, and cadet lieutenant colonel of the army R. O. T. C. unit at the University.
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